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“Politic” or “Politick”

Overview

politic / politick are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

politic: (adjective) marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness. (adjective) smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication.

politick: (verb) engage in political activities.

Pronunciation

politic: p·AA·l·ah·t·IH·k

politick: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “politic”

  • Social and Politic Expert Staff of Chief of
  • its victims, but the body politic generally.
  • the annulment of this body politic has been effected ... the

Examples of “politick”



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